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‘Hello, Eric, it’s Oprah.’ Author Eric Puchner is latest member of Winfrey book club.

By HILLEL ITALIE
Feb 18, 2025 9:12 am - Eric Puchner is a well-regarded fiction writer whose new novel, “Dream State,” tells a story about life’s unexpected and improbable twists. Weeks before the book’s release, he received surprising news: Oprah had chosen his book for her book club.
Death of South Korean actor at 24 sparks discussion about social media and internet culture

By KIM TONG-HYUNG
Feb 18, 2025 7:09 am - South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron’s death this week has triggered an outpouring of grief and calls for changes to the way the country’s celebrities are treated in the public arena and on social media, which critics say can foster a culture of harassment.
Spotlight: Janus Theatre revives ‘Every Brilliant Thing’

By Barbara Vitello
Feb 17, 2025 6:30 pm - Janus Theatre Company stages “Every Brilliant Thing,” Marriott Theatre produces the outer-space adventure tuner “The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System,” and Steel Beam Theatre salutes Rodgers and Hammerstein.
Best Bets: Barricade Boys and YAMATO drummers on stage at the MAC

By Barbara Vitello
Feb 17, 2025 6:25 pm - The MAC welcomes The Barricade Boys and YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan, the stars of “Queer Eye” share backstage tales at the Chicago Theatre and singer-actress Alexis J. Roston channels jazz great Ella Fitzgerald at the Metropolis.
Restaurant closes as review of proposed apartment project in downtown Libertyville continues

By Mick Zawislak
Feb 17, 2025 5:06 pm - After six years, Birdy’s Coffee House & Little Kitchen, a cozy spot near the Metra line in downtown Libertyville for warm scones and breakfast sandwiches by the fire, has closed.
NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon ready to partner with Tom Cruise on ‘Days of Thunder’ sequel

By DAN GELSTON
Feb 17, 2025 1:22 pm - NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon wants a “Days of Thunder” sequel and said at Daytona International Speedway that he’s been in touch with Tom Cruise about making the project come to life.
Sugar Grove’s first stand-alone Starbucks coming this fall

By David Petesch
Feb 17, 2025 10:16 am - Commuters on Route 47 will have a new drive-through option for their morning coffee cravings this fall, once construction of Sugar Grove’s first Starbucks is complete.
Explore Earth’s wonders and beyond at MCC planetarium shows

Submitted by McHenry County College
Feb 17, 2025 9:44 am - The MCC Planetarium offers a series of shows exploring Earth and outer space with a new projection system and surround sound.
‘Saturday Night Live’ celebrates 50 years with comedy, music and show’s many, many famous friends

By ANDREW DALTON
Feb 17, 2025 7:24 am - Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter duetted on Simon’s “Homeward Bound” to open the show, Steve Martin delivered the monologue, and Paul McCartney gave an epic closing to a 50th anniversary special celebrating “Saturday Night Live” Sunday that was overflowing with famous former cast members, superstar hosts and legendary guests.
What to stream: ‘1923’ returns, Tate McRae, ‘Reacher,’ Baldwins’ reality show and a ‘Suits’ spinoff

Feb 17, 2025 5:30 am - A modern reimagining of the graphic novel “The Crow” starring Bill Skarsgård plus Canadian pop musician Tate McRae offering her third album are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

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